Software Engineer- Datapath Forwarding (Sonic)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Bengaluru seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Datapath Forwarding within SONiC OS. You will implement ACL and QoS, work on BGP routing, and extend SAI components for scalable networking.

The role requires hands-on SONiC/SAI experience, Linux kernel familiarity, and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes). Join a collaborative, inclusive team delivering edge-to-cloud networking solutions.

Qualifications

• Design, develop and maintain L2/L3/L4 forwarding functionalities under SONiC OS.
• Implement and optimize ACL and QoS features.
• Work on routing protocols, especially BGP, within the SONiC framework.
• Integrate and extend Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networking solutions.
• Debug and resolve issues across the SONiC stack, from kernel to user space.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain L2/L3/L4 forwarding functionalities under SONiC OS.
• Implement and optimize ACL and QoS features.
• Work on routing protocols, especially BGP, within the SONiC framework.
• Integrate and extend SAI components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networking solutions.
• Debug and resolve issues across the SONiC stack, from kernel to user space.

Skills

L2/L3/L4 networking

BGP

SONiC

SAI

ACL

QoS

Linux kernel development

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SONiC-CLI

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

## Software Engineer- Datapath Forwarding (Sonic)Applylocations: Bengaluru, Karnātaka, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 1206607Software Engineer- Datapath Forwarding (Sonic)This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.**Who We Are:**Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.**Job Description:****About the Position:**Design, develop and maintain high performance forwarding/networking software for the next generation of Switches. **What you will do :*** Design, develop, and maintain L2/L3/L4 forwarding functionalities under SONiC OS.* Implement and optimize **Access Control Lists (ACL)** and **Quality of Service (QoS)** features.* Work on **routing protocols**, especially **BGP**, within the SONiC framework.* Integrate and extend **Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI)** components.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance networking solutions.* Debug and resolve issues across the SONiC stack, from kernel to user space. **What You Need To Bring :*** Strong understanding of **SONiC architecture** and its modular design.* Hands-on experience with **SAI** and SONiC OS internals.* Proficiency in **L2/L3/L4 networking protocols** and forwarding mechanisms.* Experience with **ACL** and **QoS** implementation in SONiC.* Solid knowledge of **routing protocols**, especially **BGP**, in SONiC environments.* Experience level required for the role (3-5 Yrs) **Desirable Skills:*** Experience with **REDIS** database used in SONiC.* Familiarity with **Linux Kernel** development and debugging.* Proficiency with **SONiC-CLI** and configuration tools.* Understanding of **containerized environments** (Docker, Kubernetes). **Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.* Contributions to open-source SONiC or related networking projects.* Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.**What We Can Offer You:****Health & Wellbeing**We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.**Personal & Professional Development**We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. 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